By Festus Ahon, Ughelli
THE remains of the former Chairman of the defunct Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Hon. Justice Victor Ovie-Whiskey has been laid to rest at his Ohore-Uvwie, Uvwie local government area, Delta State.

He was interred at about 2.45 pm amidst tears and encomium.  The internment was preceded by a funeral mass at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State.

Speaking during the funeral mass that attracted dignitaries from all walks of life, the Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan described the late jurist as a legal icon and a true Nigerian who was dedicated to the service of his fatherland.

Uduaghan who spoke through his Deputy, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) stated that the late Justice Ovie-Whiskey served Nigeria selflessly, adding that his life style was a challenge to this generation and generations yet unborn.

Earlier in a homily at the mass which was attended by the Archbishop of the Benin Province of the Catholic Church, Most Revd Augustine Akubueze, the Bishop of Patani Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph Egaraga, among others, the Parish Priest, Revd. Fr. Barnabas Esegine said the deceased was “a patriotic Nigerian who did not only serve the nation but served his community selflessly.”

In a related development, the remains of former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Young Daniel Igbrude were laid to rest yesterday at his Owheologbo compound in Isoko North local government area of Delta State.

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan who led other top government functionaries to the burial ceremony said the late Igbrude was not strange in the State political family, adding that he was among the first 10 commissioners former Governor James Ibori appointed in 1999.